Classes

Create an elegant initial of your choice, using silk ribbon and beads. BOOKINGS CLOSE 22 JULY 2026.

This class is fully booked, but a repeat is being offered on Sunday 6 December 2026.

CLASS FULLY BOOKED Part 1: Learn a stitch, explore a stitch, and create the first two pages of this useful sample book. More pages can be added in Part 2 of the class, on 13 September 2026.

Using your own landscape or seaside scape you will be guided in simple steps on the creation of your individual piece. BOOKINGS CLOSE 22 AUGUST 2026.

Create one of these gorgeous 3D Christmas Baubles in red and gold. Learn how to decorate with metallic threads, beads, sequins and a plethora of stitches on felt. BOOKINGS CLOSE 26 AUGUST 2026.

Using traditional Deerfield blue colours on white linen, this little bird stands among the flowers and stems. Can be finished with tassels and beads as pictured (not included in the kit or class). BOOKINGS CLOSE 27 AUGUST 2026.

Part 2: Learn a stitch, explore a stitch, and create two more pages of this useful sample book. In order to participate, it is not necessary to have done Part 1 of the class

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. Explore India’s rich embroidery heritage and create a small 10 x 10cm purse (durjari). BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

Learn how to mitre both wide and narrow hems, hemstitching and other stitches. BOOKINGS CLOSE 23 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Learn several simple stitches and use them to create this Pear Sampler on a linen tea towel.

Explore the challenge of stitching with white thread on black linen and fitting Blackwork patterns into small segments of the stylized fuchsia flower. Silver metallic thread and beads add sparkle to the design. BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 OCTOBER 2026

This striking embroidery, inspired by the Mexican panel of The Red Dress (original design by Zenaida Aguilar, 2018) was reworked by Nicole Detering and made into a glasses case. BOOKINGS CLOSE 25 NOVEMBER 2026.